The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-17

Becretary Fairchild and Amos r.. Little Other
carriages followed with distinguished guests,
among whom ex-President Hayes. When
the line reached the reviewing stand the Presi-
dents Carriage halted, and az he aighted to take
his place on the reviewing balcony of the grand
stand the cavalrymen stood right ABOUT face"
aud saluted him. There was a continuous round
Of cheers the President rode by, and ne bowed
his acknowledgements of the compliment as he
passed each stand After saluting the Presi-
aent, the City Troop proceeded down Broad
ytreet to take it's place in the procession. just
behind the President, the venerable Hannibal
Hamin walked arm in arm with Thomas Dom
aldson to their places on the stand. Then came
Governor Hill and staff OF New York All OF
them were the recipients of round after round
Of applause.
The President occupied beautifully carved
mahogany chair. presented to him for this occa
sion by a posmnent furniture firm of the city,
and around him sat Secretaries Bayard and Fair.
child. Governor Hill and ex-Presidenr Hayes
Shortly after IL o'clock Mrs. Cleveland appeared
the balcony of the Lafayette Hotel, followed
by Private Secretary Lamont and wifot and two
three guests. Mrs. Cleveland received
thusiastic round Of applause as she appeared in
the front OF the balcony, dressed In a handsome
black silk dress. with white insertions and
beautiful white feather adjoining her hat
At just 11:20 General Phil Sheridan, mount
ed on handsome sorrel horse, came I'D the
street at the head of the vast cavalcade of mill
tary, preceded by squad of mounted reserves.
As he passed the reviewing stand the President
arose and tipped his silk hat. It was then
continuous round of huzzas. Behind General
Sheridan the City Troop of cavalry
On their prancing steeds and they presented q
beautiful appearance; AS the cavairymen
passed the grand-stand, each of the companies
went through the drilling evolutons with pre-
cision that was amazing. Then came a hand
somely uniformed band OF the State militia,
playing patriotic Next to them were the
dsmounted United States light artillery, and
directly after them came the mounted heavy
artillery. with their polished carriages and shin
ing cannoDs. Admiral Luce rode at the head OF
the column OF the naval turnout. and preceded
the Marine band who, with their handsome
uniforms of red hats and white trousers, march
ing in four columns. the entire width of the
street, presented a beautiful and imposing sight.
Following closely the detachment Of
marines from the North Atlantic squadron, now
anchored in the waters OF the Delaware.
Governor Biggs was the front of the
Delaware troops. AS each platoon passed the
President, their commander gracefully raised
his hat and sauted him. receiving in return
bow of recognition from the chief
Of all the troops. Governor Beaver of Pennsyl-
vana, followed by nearly ten thousand
PENNSYLVANIA militia The end of the parade
was occupied by the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, and as each post passed in front of the stand
its commander gave a salute to the President
and was recognized. Post 2 of this city, carried
in the center of it's column twenty-one Of the
flags captured by them during the war. During
the time they passing the President re-
manned standing, with his head uncovered, and
answered each salute it was given. Orders
had previously been issued by the department
commander, g. A r., that only post command
ers should salute, the men in line to walk facing
ahead This not strictly adhered to. how
ever, and many of those OF the rank and file
passed by the stand with uncovered heads 1t
was just quarter to when the last of the
Grand Army men passed by.
After the end of the parade had passed. the
First City Troop of Philadelphia cavalry
drawn up in double columns fo- the purpose of
escorting the presidential party back to their
hotel, which was less than half a square distant
AS the PresidenE descended the steps to the
street, leaning on the arm of ex-Minister John
A. Kasson, he was greeted with tumultuous ap-
plause, people yelling themselves almost hoarse
in their anxiety to show their appreciation of bis
presence. Directly behind the President and Mr.
kassoD came Secretaries Bayard and Fairchd
and next came Admiral Luce and his staff.
When all the party reached the street, they
walked almost in the middle of the street to
their quarters at the hotel, preceded and fol-
lowed by portions of the City Troop As they
walked along there was one continual round of
cheering. to which the President responded by
his hat.
the line of parade, five or six thousand Of whom
were Grand Army men.
Company K, of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania
Regiment carried battered battle-fag at their
head and received perfect ovation The flag
itself was simply a mass of fiuttering rags,
were also two flags carried by the Duquesne
Greys CT the Eighteenth Regiment of Pittsburg
who received considerable attention by reason Of
their marching
When Governor Foraker appeared at the head
of the Fourteenth Ohio Regiment he was obliged
TO acknowledge the vociferous cheers of his
friends who seemed to be numerous. The
carried with them the battle-scarred
Tags which were left them as legacy by the
ate rebellion.
Governor Larrabee and his staff, at the head
,f the Governors FootRuards, of Iowa, bowed to
he President and also to Mrs. Cleveland as he
.ode by.
To give an idea of the enormous proportions of
the parade. it may be said that the following is
about the number of men participating, as near
Ne could be judged from the stand as they passed
BY: United States troops. 800; Delaware,
ull regiment Pennsylvania three brigades,
about s, 900 mon; New Jersey, 1880; Georgia.
30; Connecticut, 100; Massachusetts. 1000;
Maryland, 1000; South Carolina 150 New
Hampshire, $50; Virginia, 300; New York.
}. 600; North Carolina 80; Rhode Island, 200,
Ohio. one full regiment; Maine. 400: West Vir-
,inia, 200; Iowa. so; District of Columbia. 800;
irand Army, 1000: making, with their bands
md others, nearly 80. 600.
Shortly after the New York troops had passed
Mrs. Cleveland. Private Secretary Lamont and
wife, Mr.. Drexel, and the others who were with
Yrs. Cleveland on the Lafayette Hotel balcony
etred and were driven to the Bellevue Hotel
where they took luncheon with Mr.. and Mrs
George w. Childs, the invitation to the luncheon
It that hour having been accepted earlier in the
lay.
Brilliant and Successful Receptions.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 16-The reception to
President and Mrs. Cleveland at the Academy
II Music tonight was Of the greatest social